• Train healthcare professionals in minimally invasive surgical techniques and new technologies.
• Conduct research and development projects in surgery, artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and robotics. 
• Develop and evaluate new medical technologies tailored to the needs of practitioners. 
• Foster collaboration among surgeons, researchers, engineers, and industry partners.
• Disseminate knowledge and best practices through an international network of training and research centers.

• Benefit from the expertise of surgeons, researchers, and engineers specializing in healthcare innovation.
• Engage with healthcare professionals to better understand clinical needs and applications.
• Collaborate on the development or evaluation of new technologies for surgery.
• Gain access to expertise in artificial intelligence, medical imaging, robotics, and digital technologies.
• Evaluate certain innovations as part of preclinical research projects.
• Draw on an international network of experts, institutions, and industry partners.

• Defining Needs and Brainstorming the Project
• Research and Development
• Prototype Design and Development
• Testing and preclinical evaluation
• Validation of the technology and its clinical value
• Development of scientific and industrial collaborations

No, IRCAD is not intended to directly fund projects. However, it can participate in collaborative research projects and develop scientific and industrial partnerships.